Manuel Rodrigues Dias III

Manuel Rodrigues Dias III, age 94, of Lodi, passed away on January 25, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1918, in Stockton,

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Manuel and Maria (Freitas) Dias. Manuel was an employee of the United States Post Office for 40 years. He served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, he is a veteran of World War II. He had a deep passion for golf, and had a hole in one twice in his lifetime. He was a member of the following organizations: P.F.S.A., Y.M.I., C.P.S.C., N.C.G.A., president of the Postal Clerks Union, member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his children; daughter, Carolyn Dias of San Clemente; sons, Raymond (Patty) Dias of Stockton, Melvin (Evie) Dias of Nevada, and Henry (Diane) Dias of Lodi; grandchildren, Elizabeth Nelson-Ledin, Jessica Huebner, Trent Dias, Tara Andress, Steven Dias, Allison Peck, Carter

Dominic Dias, and Anthony Dias. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eldora Dias and his parents. The family would like to express their thanks to Rosa, Dora, Tammy, Lilliana, Sara and Yolanda for their excellent and loving care.

Friends are invited to visit on Thursday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Thursday, January 31, at 7 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church with committal to follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin 3888 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95204, or a charity of your choice. A virtual register

may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.